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Home Improvement

How to Make a Home Welcoming for Holiday Guests

MAKING A HOME WELCOMING FOR HOLIDAY GUESTS
Home Improvement
Behind The Hedges Staff

Millions of individuals travel to see family and friends during the holiday season.

Safe and Effective Ways to Clean up Leaves

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Home Improvement
By Behind The Hedges Staff

Removing leaves from the yard is a task for each fall. Thousands upon thousands of leaves can drop from a single tree.

Warning Signs a Bathroom Needs Work

When it comes to bathrooms, homeowners can keep an eye out for various signs suggesting the room needs a remodel.
Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

When it comes to bathrooms, which can be among the more expensive spaces to renovate in a home, homeowners can keep an eye out for various signs suggesting the room needs a remodel.

Risk Factors for Mold Infestation in a Home

Certain areas of a home, including basements, are more vulnerable to mold infestations than others.
Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

Various types of mold can grow in a home, and such infestations may develop just about anywhere in a house.

How to Make a Home More Cozy

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Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

The meaning of the term “cozy” varies as it pertains to home decor.

The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Renovations

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Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

Bathroom renovations are significant undertakings that cost homeowners sizable amounts of money.

Transform a Playroom into a Space That Grows with the Family

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Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

Playrooms may initially feature infant swings and bouncers, and eventually start to accumulate the toys that kids receive on holidays and birthdays.

How to Keep an Air Conditioners Running Strong

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Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

Air conditioners are a lifeline come summer, when soaring temperatures make a well-cooled home a welcome respite from the outdoors.

5 Home Renovations That Provide Strong Return on Investment

According to the "2024 Cost vs. Value Report," there are five home renovation projects that provide a strong return on investment.
Home Improvement
By Metro Creative Connection

Renovations that make homeowners and residents of a home happy are always worth the investment.

Homeowners’ Guide to July Fourth Pool Party Safety

pool safety Simple precautionary measures in and around a pool can save lives.
Home Improvement
By Behind the Hedges Staff

Americans gather in backyards across the United States in celebration of the nation’s independence each July. Festivities often include delicious foods cooked on the grill, music, laughter and, if there is a pool in the yard, hours of splashing around.

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